Category: UK News

Newspapers have reported on various stories on 27 December 2024, with each having a different headline. The former Conservative justice secretary, David Gauke, has recommended thousands of prisoners to be shifted to prisons having low security to address overcrowding, citing that England and Wales should follow Spain’s model where many inmates work and study during… Continue reading Newspaper headlines: 'Tory war with Farage' and Just Stop Oil 'hypocrites'

The National Trust, the biggest conservation charity in the UK, has warned that some of the country’s most valuable heritage sites are at risk from extreme weather conditions caused by climate change. The Trust manages numerous estates across England and Wales, and has reported that recent warm and wet conditions have had a destructive impact… Continue reading National Trust properties at risk from extreme weather

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has lost or had items stolen from its facilities over the past two years, including firearms, phones, laptops, computers, and USB sticks, according to the Liberal Democrats. The UK political party uncovered figures which showed that a pistol, rifle, and World War One machine gun were among the firearms lost… Continue reading Machine guns and pistols among firearms lost by MoD

Lee Jack can now spend his first holidays at home after being released from prison earlier this month following his involvement in organized crime and drug dealing. The former prisoner was able to secure his parole through his work at Rascals Café in Perth, where he was a member of the staff. The café, which… Continue reading The cafe helping prisoners escape a life of crime

Kirstie, a mother-of-three from Ipswich, recently opened up about how she asked for help from the charity Dora Brown after a traumatic event caused her house to become cluttered. In May 2022, Kirstie had a stillborn baby girl, which left her bedbound for months and dealing with overwhelming grief. Because of this, every surface in… Continue reading 'My house in Ipswich was out of control and I felt ashamed'

For some travelers, the idea of inviting a stranger to stay in their home might seem like the opposite of a relaxing vacation. However, for those who take the leap of faith, house exchanges can be worth it. Liz Barlow, a semi-retired management consultant, has completed 31 home swaps and saved over £20,000 by staying… Continue reading Home swaps: 'How dating for homes saved me £20,000 on holidays'

Heidi Thomas, the creator of the BBC’s popular drama series “Call the Midwife,” has revealed that her inspiration for the show comes from real-life mothers and midwives. Thomas keeps the show grounded in reality by weaving in stories of poverty, racism, backstreet abortions, child loss, and domestic abuse, while also celebrating the camaraderie and strength… Continue reading Call the Midwife creator: 'People tell me birth stories in the supermarket'

Reform UK, the party founded by Nigel Farage, now has more members than the Conservative Party, according to its leader. The party’s digital tracker indicates that membership numbers have outstripped the 131,680 total declared by the Conservatives earlier in 2022. Farage thanked supporters for helping the party to “make history” and claimed that Reform was… Continue reading Reform UK has more members than Tories, Nigel Farage says

On Christmas Day, over 450 migrants crossed from France to England on small boats, marking the first arrivals in over a week. Eleven boats made it over on Wednesday morning, and more are expected in the coming days. The total number of arrivals was confirmed by official government figures from the Home Office. This recent… Continue reading Channel migrants: More than 450 people make Christmas Day crossing

When a massive tsunami hit Khao Lak, Thailand 20 years ago, Deborah Garlick and her boyfriend were there on vacation. Unfortunately, approximately 228,000 people died in the worst natural disaster of the century, Deborah among them. Although it would take four months for it to be confirmed, her parents, Margaret and Bryson, knew within 24… Continue reading Boxing Day tsunami victim's last footsteps retraced by parents